USED DOBRO / Reso SQ Neck [03]

'Tasteful tone! Prewar square neck dobro!"

Model number is unknown, but this is a square neck dobro, probably made by Regal in the 1930s.
It features a 3-segment f-hole, 12-fret neck, 4 dot markers, slotted head, and a fan cover plate marked "1896484 OTHER PATS PEND". The body material appears to be birch or maple, with white binding on the top and back of the body. There is no model listed for this specification in the data at hand. The tailpiece is a U-shaped piece with RADIO TONE stamped on it, but Regal also produced Radio Tone branded products at that time, so it is possible that this was the condition from the time of shipment.
There are some dings, scratches, paint chips, and chips on the neck and head, but they are commensurate with the age of the instrument. There was a gap between the neck and body when it was first received, which has been corrected, but the mark remains. The neck is bent forward, but has not been modified as it is a square neck. The pegs look to be genuine, but some of the shafts are curved. The overall turning comfort is not so good, but it is just about as good as it can be. A rubber ring has been retrofitted to the base of the end pin (it is sticking to the end pin due to age).
It comes with a chipboard case with a crocodile-skin-like exterior. At this time, there are no metal fittings or handles missing, but there is a tear that has been taped over, and unfortunately, it is not suitable for practical use.
The withered and tasteful tone is truly vintage. It has a mild and rustic sound that is not found in the more advanced resonator guitars of recent years.

Year of production: 1930s
Accessories: non-genuine chipboard case (damaged)
Serial: None